Articles Tagged with ''yield''

How to Select Corn Hybrids for Silage

December 10, 2014 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Crop Protection

Source: University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension

Choosing the right corn hybrid to plant for silage can be tricky.

Harvest Delays Increase Odds Of Yield Loss For Corn

October 30, 2014 | Posted in Water Management

Source: Ohio State University Extension

The wet fields that have delayed growers from harvesting also increases the risk for yield loss from wildlife damage and weak plant integrity due to unfavorable weather conditions.

Consider Partial Corn Stover Harvest

October 17, 2014 | Posted in Residue Management

Source: Penn State Extension

This year’s corn crop will be a record and along with it we will produce a record amount of corn stover. Stover production has been increasing over time as corn yields have increased

Laura Allen, Associate Editor, No-Till Farmer

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Keep Compaction Under Control This Harvest

By Laura Barrera posted on September 17, 2014 | Posted in Soil Health

The season is winding down and now’s the time to keep in mind that current actions can have an impact on future crop success.

Why Soybean Variety Is Critical To Improving Yield

September 11, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension

Soybean variety selection is the earliest routine management decision farmers make and one of the most important.

Soybean Chlorosis Scores Available Online

September 5, 2014 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: North Dakota State University

Soybean iron deficiency chlorosis (IDC) is a major problem in the easternpart of North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota, says Hans Kandel, North Dakota State University Extension Service agronomist.

Will The Late Increase In Soybean Aphids Hurt Yield?

September 2, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Ohio State University Extension

Over the last two weeks, many growers have seen rapid increases in soybean aphid populations. This is similar to the late outbreak seen last year, when aphids infested during the R5 to R6 growth stage transition.

Finding Your ‘ROI’ With Cover Crops In No-Till Systems

Cover-crop expert Dave Robison is working to generate some hard numbers to quantify the much-touted benefits of individual covers and cover-crop mixes on no-till operations.

By Martha Mintz posted on August 1, 2014 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health

Rattling off the list of cover crop benefits may require stopping for a breath of air or two to get it all out.

Saving The Soil ‘Skin,’ Thriving With No-Till

What began as an economic decision has morphed into a successful and profitable livestock and cropping operation for longtime South Dakota no-tiller Rick Bieber.

By Loretta Sorensen posted on August 1, 2014 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

When Rick Bieber adopted no-till during the 1980s, he knew little about how or why reduced tillage might benefit his soils. He was simply searching for ways to lower input and labor costs to make his farming operation a paying proposition.

Yield Contest Winner Pushes Bushels With Focus On Fertility

Nebraska no-tiller Mike Scholting shares how zeroing in on fertilizer applications is increasing yields both on and off his contest ground.

By Laura Barrera posted on June 1, 2014 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Just south of Omaha, on 33 acres of flat river-bottom ground in Sarpy County, Mike Scholting is hitting nearly 300-bushel corn yields.

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Articles Tagged with ''yield''

How to Select Corn Hybrids for Silage

Harvest Delays Increase Odds Of Yield Loss For Corn

Consider Partial Corn Stover Harvest

Keep Compaction Under Control This Harvest

Why Soybean Variety Is Critical To Improving Yield

Soybean Chlorosis Scores Available Online

Will The Late Increase In Soybean Aphids Hurt Yield?

Finding Your ‘ROI’ With Cover Crops In No-Till Systems

Saving The Soil ‘Skin,’ Thriving With No-Till

Yield Contest Winner Pushes Bushels With Focus On Fertility

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